Never mind that Welker began his NFL career in a Miami Dolphins' [sic] uniform. He was meant to wear a Patriots uniform.

Feel overlooked or underappreciated? Bill Belichick wants you. Eager to light your fire when everyone else just sees sparks? Belichick will hand you the kindling and the matches. That's why the Patriots traded for him last spring.

From Brady, the 199th player chosen in the 2000 NFL Draft on down, the Patriots roster is dotted with intelligent players who can't stop proving themselves. Kind of an Overachievers Anonymous, although after winning three Super Bowls and sitting on the verge of a perfect season, their cover was blown long ago.